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Media release    -  30 May 2007

LAKE ILLAWARRA AUTHORITY

NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

The Lake Illawarra Authority was established in 1988 to transform the degraded waters and foreshores of Lake Illawarra into an attractive recreational and tourist resource with restored and sustainable ecological values.

 The Authority has the task of planning for and carrying out works within the lake area that achieve the above objective.

 Under the Lake Illawarra Authority Act (1987), the Authority consists of ten part time members.  Of the members there is one representative each from Wollongong and Shellharbour City Councils, one representative from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries), one representative from the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority and five community members. One of the community members will be appointed Chairperson.

 Members are appointed by the Minister for Climate Change Environment and Water. 

 Membership is for a term not exceeding two years and newly appointed members will cover the period September 2007 to August 2009.

 Individuals interested in nominating for a community position on the Authority are invited to submit a brief written application detailing their interests, skills and vision for the lake to:

 Mr B Dooley
Executive Officer
Lake Illawarra Authority
PO Box 867
WOLLONGONG  NSW  2520

 Inquiries: Pam Outtrim  4224 9633 - For Information Package

Applications close 22 June 2007